Grace Kim returns to defend her title at the Amundi Evian Championship, one year after an unforgettable playoff victory. Her improbable chip-in on the 72nd hole remains a defining moment of the 2023 LPGA season.
Kim's victory came on a dramatic Sunday when she holed a chip shot from off the green during a sudden-death playoff. The shot sealed her first major championship. Kim carded a final-round 68 to force the extra session.
The win elevated Kim into the LPGA elite and secured her exemption into all five majors for 2024. It also marked the first major win by an Australian since 2015.
This week, Kim acknowledges the near impossibility of replicating such drama but embraces the memories. 'It's special to come back here,' she said, reflecting on the moment that changed her career.
While Kim's chip-in made headlines, some critics argue that a single shot should not define a player's legacy. Consistency across tournaments, they note, is a truer measure of greatness.